[ His grin broadens as he remembers the remarkable men and women (and the occasional animal) of his past who shined so brightly. He even remembers the ones who didn't make it into the history books. ]

True and true. [ Pausing for a sec, then he laughs ] You've gotta be the humblest hero I've ever met! Never quite something I've been able to master. One of the reasons why you're such an inspiration.

Have to say, you're one helluva birthday present, Steve! [ America pats him lightly on the back. ] I mean that in the best of non-creepy ways, of course.